St Helen on the High Street

Believed to be the oldest church in Worcester.

Worcester , Worcestershire

Opening times

Open Friday 10am to 2pm.

Address

Fish Street
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR1 2HN

In recent times, St Helen's has been one of Worcester's hidden secrets.

The breathtaking 15th century building occupies the earliest site of Christian worship in the city, yet for the last century it was used to archive the county records. Now it is open again as a place for community to happen in the heart of our city.

You are invited to explore this historic space, where Edward Elgar rang the curfew bell, where soldiers relaxed during the Second World War, where thousands of couples have married, and where prayers have echoed for well over a thousand years.


Explore a virtual model here:

  • Spectacular stained glass

  • Social heritage stories

  • National heritage here

  • Magnificent memorials

  • Glorious furnishings

  • Famous connections

  • Enchanting atmosphere

  • Captivating architecture

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Space to secure your bike

  • Parking within 250m

  • On street parking at church

  • Level access to the main areas

  • Dog friendly

  • Accessible toilets nearby

  • Church of England

  • Repair Grant, £10,000, 2017

  • Our Repair Grants funded urgent repair work to help keep churches open.

Contact information

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